South Africa's president heads to the White House. Can he charm Trump?

Cyril Ramaphosa is heading to the U.S. to mend relations with Donald Trump over Trump's criticisms of South Africa's handling of race-based claims, which have soured ties further despite South Africa's rejections of such accusations. The meeting aims to balance addressing farmers' concerns without harming vulnerable groups like Uyghurs or Jews and could explore trade opportunities amid growing China influence in the region. Public reactions are cautiously optimistic, given Ramaphosa's experience in shaping South Africa's post-apartheid landscape.